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Chakri Gilla
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Chakradhar "Chakri" Gilla (music director)
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| Birth name | Chakradhar Gilla |
| Born | 15 June 1974 Kambalapally, Mahabubabad, Andhra Pradesh, India (now in Telangana, India) |
| Died | 15 December 2014 (aged 40) Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Genres | Film score |
| Occupation(s) | Film score composer, singer |
| Years active | 2000–2014 |
Chakradhar Gilla, known to many as Chakri, was a famous Indian music composer and singer. He was born on June 15, 1974. Chakri created music for many movies in Tollywood. Tollywood is the name for the Telugu film industry. He was very good at making songs and background music for films.
Chakri won an important award for his singing. He received the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu. This was for his work in the movie Satyam (2003). His song "O Maguva Nee Sneham Kosam" from Satyam is one of his most popular songs.
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Chakri's Early Life and Career
Chakri was born in a place called Mahabubabad. This area is now part of Telangana, India. He began his journey in music in the year 2000. For 14 years, he worked hard in the film industry. He composed music for many different movies.
What is a Music Composer?
A music composer is like a storyteller with sounds. They create all the songs and background music for a movie. This music helps to set the mood and tell the story. Chakri was known for his unique style.
What is a Playback Singer?
A playback singer records songs for movies. The actors then lip-sync to these songs on screen. Chakri was also a talented playback singer. He sang many of his own compositions.
His Legacy and Passing
Chakri sadly passed away on December 15, 2014. He was only 40 years old. He died in Hyderabad, Telangana, due to a heart attack. Even though he is gone, his music continues to be loved. He left behind many memorable songs and film scores.
